‘How do I eat this?’: US influencer gets confused by traditional food names at famous South Indian restaurant. Kind waiter comes to his rescueFood influencer Kent Burris admitted to being overwhelmed by the menu at a South Indian restaurant in Texas. A helpful waiter guided him th...
14 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
‘You are not superior, you are luckier’: Gurgaon CEO explains basic human decency with one simple restaurant etiquetteA CEO's observation of a customer's aggressive reaction to a restaurant mistake highlights a common issue. Service staff face immense press...
19 Apr, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
What does Rs 40,000 get you at a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in America? Indian diner’s bill goes viralAn Indian man's visit to a Chicago Michelin-starred restaurant offered a look at premium Indian dining abroad. His meal featured familiar I...
22 Dec, 2025, 09.13 AM IST
Of contrived controversies & simulated ireIn the age of social media, attention-seeking antics have become a hallmark of online notoriety. Individuals are increasingly willing to br...
24 Oct, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
Shilpa Shetty controversy: Raj Kundra reveals the truth behind viral video of her shouting at European touristA video of Shilpa Shetty’s 50th birthday celebration in Croatia recently went viral, showing a tense exchange involving her family and a fo...
11 Jun, 2025, 04.10 PM IST
Can we have some silence, please?A restaurant in south Bengaluru has effectively banned discussions on real estate and politics, prompting mixed reactions online. Some view...
07 Mar, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
TikToker goes for the shortest date ever that only lasted 2 minutes, incident goes viral on social mediaMaggie Smith's shortest date ever went viral because she was turned down within two minutes of meeting her date. This sparked conversations...
21 Oct, 2024, 10.13 PM IST
A traveler's guide when and how much to tip when you are on a tripOffering guidance on when and how much to tip when you travel, etiquette experts, academics and travelers weighed in with the following adv...
07 May, 2023, 08.05 AM IST
After sushi terror, what sashimi peace?But after this sushi horror spree in Japan, what happens in countries/places where hygiene, never mind customer etiquette, is not given a s...
08 Mar, 2023, 10.39 PM IST
What is the correct way to politely ask someone to wear a mask? Or is there even one?You should make the request discreetly because shaming people could put them on the defensive.
06 Oct, 2020, 09.15 PM IST
Junk the loud, rude behaviour. Harsh Goenka bats for a ‘Sabhya Bharat’ to train Indian touristsA hotel in Switzerland put up a notice with special instructions for 'guests from India'.
09 Aug, 2019, 12.27 PM IST
It’s all loos talk on public amenitiesGiven the sheer volumes of people and the dismal ratio of toilets, there is every possibility that they may become those establishments’ ma...
16 Mar, 2017, 01.00 AM IST
How to host business lunch like a bossMeeting over meals is the best way to close an agreement if you follow this guide.
02 May, 2016, 04.57 PM IST
Not sure how much to tip? The complete guide to tippingNot sure how much to tip, when and where? Here is a quick checklist of tipping etiquette.
29 Dec, 2014, 08.05 AM IST
Know where your tip is goingOn one hand, you want to ensure you are paying a sufficient amount; on the other, you don't want to be levied a service charge (SC) if you ...
27 Nov, 2014, 05.21 PM IST
You can greet with a warm Namaste: Sabina Chopra, Fashion expert and globetrotterIt always helps to do some basic reading on the culture of any country that one is visiting.
05 Jul, 2012, 08.35 AM IST
- India Inc sends brass to finishing school
A top exec must know the rules of business etiquette, show gracious manners and display proper social behaviour.
03 Apr, 2010, 05.01 AM IST